Construction work to close spaces in Thalian Hall parking lot

Monday

Jul 8, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Starting Monday, most spaces in Thalian Hall’s main parking lot at 310 Chestnut St. will be closed for construction.

Starting Monday of this week, most spaces in Thalian Hall’s main parking lot at 310 Chestnut St. will be closed for construction expected to last for the next 18 months.The historic theater will remain open, according to Thalian Hall spokesman Gary Tucker, and patrons will still be able to drop off passengers at the door via the driveway in front of Thalian Hall’s main entrance.Those attending plays, films and other events at Thalian Hall are encouraged to use the city of Wilmington’s parking deck across Third Street from Thalian Hall. Tucker also noted that metered on-street parking near the theater, on Third Street and streets east of Third Street, is free after 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday.The closing is part of renovations to the New Hanover County building at 320 Chestnut St.For more information, call Thalian Hall at 632-2285 or 632-2241.